Breast Collars

A Breast collars is designed to stabilise the saddle and prevent it from sliding backwards, particularly during jumping or when riding outdoors. Attached to the front of the saddle and running across the horse’s chest, it helps maintain proper tack balance without acting on the horse’s mouth.

Unlike a Breastplates which is often more enveloping and may feature additional attachment points, a breastplate has a simpler, more streamlined construction. It provides effective saddle support while remaining lightweight and discreet, making it ideal for riders seeking stability without restricting the horse’s freedom of movement.

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In horse riding, a breast collars is primarily used to keep the saddle in place and prevent it from sliding backwards, especially during demanding work or on varied terrain.

Its main purpose

  • Prevent the saddle from slipping backwards

  • Stabilise the tack during effort (jumping, cross-country, hacking)

  • Improve the rider’s balance and security

It attaches to the front of the saddle and runs across the horse’s chest. During powerful movements (jump take-off, landing, uphill work, or with strong horses), it helps limit saddle movement.

When should you use one?

  • Horses with low or flat withers

  • Round or heavily muscled horses

  • Saddles that tend to shift backwards

  • Show jumping, eventing, or outdoor riding

Not to be confused with

  • A martingale: which acts on the reins and influences head carriage

  • A harness breastplates: used in driving, designed for pulling

In short, a breastplate is a stabilising piece of tack that improves both the horse’s comfort and the rider’s security, without directly affecting the horse’s mouth or head position.

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